“On Halloween you get to become anything that you want to be.”  It is spooky season; where we frolic and costume during Halloween and striking fun fear on "All Hallows Eve" is tradition to remember the dead and a time when the veil between the living and the dead was thought to be thin.
The mudra [hand gesture] to practice during this time - Abhaya - translates directly to “fearlessness,” and this mudra has historically been used to invoke courage, confidence, and safety. Often seen in depictions of Ganesh, Nataraj, and other deities, this gesture is a sign of divine protection and reassurance to followers. The upward-facing palm in abhaya mudra acts as a shield, a powerful reminder of strength and ahimsa (non-violence). In yoga and meditation, abhaya mudra serves as a tool to release internal fears and anxieties. It helps the practitioner cultivate inner courage and self-confidence, making it an essential mudra for those experiencing doubt or unease. The spiritual significance of abhaya mudra lies in its ability to channel energy toward emotional resilience and fearlessness. The raised right hand symbolizes active energy and the outward projection of protection and reassurance. By directing prana outward, abhaya mudra creates a shield of fearlessness around the practitioner. Hand Position: Raise your right hand to chest height with your palm facing outward and fingers pointing up. Keep your left hand relaxed on your knee, in your lap, or in another mudra. Ensure your right palm is open and slightly relaxed rather than rigid. Posture: Sit comfortably in a grounded position such as sukhasana (easy pose) or stand in tadasana (mountain pose) if preferred. Breathing Technique: Pair the mudra with deep, rhythmic breathing. Inhale through the nose, allowing the belly to expand, and exhale slowly through the mouth, releasing any tension or fear with each breath. Duration: Hold this mudra for 5-15 minutes while focusing on feelings of safety and courage. You can also practice it during meditation or pranayama. It is believed that when people sit in a calm environment and raise their hand in the Abhaya mudra, they feel a sense of achievement and empowerment, and have a wave of confidence rush through them. Many people also perform the Abhay mudra along with saying affirmations and visualising that the fear is leaving their body from the palm. So, next time you feel scared or afraid of a certain situation, sit down, raise your hand in the Abhay mudra, and say things like ‘I am fearless’, "The fear leaves my body through the hand." MENTORSHIP WITH VICYASA™... Yoga with Victor's mentorship program... for teachers looking to sharpen their tools and hone in on varying skills that will make you more proficient at sequencing, teaching anatomy, or widening their skill set to become a successful instructor and craft your own business model. What if you're not a teacher and would like to prepare for training or enhance your ever-hungry-desire to absorb all things yoga? Holla' at me. Feel like your 200 hour training ended with you needing more questions answered? Want to expand on those teachings? Do you feel like there are areas of your teaching repertoire that need enhancing? Contact me for more info and enrollment. PRIVATES: ONE-TO-ONE WORK! If you want to set up any private sessions or events, please contact me through email. You can learn more about privates: CLICK HERE! RATES:
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